2016 Match Report Archives - Page 4 of 7

Baker’s Boys Bully Blues

Reed gave a dominant performance at Fairfield Hall against Knebworth Blue. Having been inserted, Reed suffered two cheap losses but were nonetheless making runs as team captain Marcus J.E. Baker led from the front. In a welcome return to form he played in a fluid and positive style racking up boundaries whilst rotating the strike to keep the scoreboard ticking over. 17-year-old Zac Conley was also finding form in an aggressive display of his strength. Putting the ball over the rope with ease he racked up runs quickly. His precise and patient striking showed a growing maturity in his batting. With 15 overs left in the first innings Baker retired having brought up three figures with Conley (71) following suit two overs later. With the score well over 200 and still plenty of overs left to get through Rhodri Hughes and Joe Graves took on the task of adding to the host’s misery. Hughes ran quickly between the wickets and put the bad balls away and had soon enough joined the 50 plus club before also retiring. Graves meanwhile finished undefeated on 43 for the second week in a row. His ever-improving batting will soon see him making a big score. Reed's final score of 314 for 3 was never in any real danger of being overtaken but the young Reed side nonetheless maintained focus. Eventually the wickets started to fall. Jack Childs took two fantastic catches at short mid-wicket to go with his own two wickets. Sam Rice playing his first match of the season lost no time in taking wickets finishing with three. Josh Conley and Matt Yates both picked up a wicket apiece whilst Joe Graves claimed two for nought in his [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2016-07-12T06:40:34+01:00July 12th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: Sunday XI v. Knebworth Blue|Comments Off

Reed IIIs struggle to contain OEs IIs

Reed III's continued their Herts League campaign, facing second place Old Elizabethans II's at Freman College. OE's, winning the toss, put the home side in to bat. Rob Willoughby (77) and Rhodri Hughes (16) got Reed off to a strong start racking up 63 before Hughes fell victim to Franzini (6-0-41-2). Ben Moody (6) looked steady but soon became Franzini's second victim. Mike Robertson (51) and Willoughby pushed the score on, until Willoughby was caught off the bowling of Nav Parker (15-0-65-4), Robertson followed soon after, beginning a collapse that saw Tom Nussey (9) and Kieran McKinna (0) added to Parker's tally. Peter Baker (44*) steadied the ship, playing aggressive strokes, supported by Ian Roberts (10) and a fantastic performance from Jason Pallett (30). Once Pallett had fallen to Luke Sikheri-Peel (6.1-0-33-2) Old Elizabethans made short work of tail enders Matt Giblin (0) and Jake Gifford (0). Reed had posted a respectable 253 in 52.1 overs, giving the visitors a challenging chase. Reed picked up early wickets as Robertson (12-1-58-1) dismissed J. Akhtar (4) and Ian Roberts (12-1-45-3) took Fidout (26), R. Jones (10) and K Gadhavi (23), leaving the visitors 75 for 4, with a long way to go. S. Parker (101*) and E. Kiddle (66*) rescued the visitors, with a great display of attacking strokes and hard running. After 40.2 overs Old Elizabethans had reached their target, giving them the victory and 30 points. Reed had to settle for 14 points, a great improvement from the previous week, with a promising display from all players. Report submitted by Michael Robertson.

By Peter G. Baker|2016-12-27T13:11:21+00:00July 6th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: 3rd XI v. Old Elizabethans (SHPCL Division 8A)|Comments Off

Kershaw and Bowman rearguard saves the day

Reed Fours travelled to Harpenden Sixes on Saturday. Harpeneden won the toss and chose to bat. Reed’s opening attack of Yates and Haslam exerted early pressure as the two left handed openers found runs hard to come by. Haslam in particular bowling around the wicket, got the ball to move and seam away. Harpenden had reached 42 in the 13th over when Haslam forced Louseda to play around a straight ball for 17. Roy followed in Haslam’s next over as his stumps were rearranged by a late in-swinger (44-2). Yates (6-1-22-0) who bowled with no luck, gave way to Eames’s leg spin (9-1-52-0). Harpeneden looked to rebuild with Field and Croft but Reed’s bowling was miserly. Haslam ended his spell (12-1-26-3) by taking the wicket of Field (50), as Ben Mansfield steadied himself a deep mid-wicket to take the catch (100-3). As last week the tight bowling in the first 25 overs forced the opposition to take risks to up the run rate. Croft (64*) and Caunce (42*) did just that, Childs (8-1-53-0), Ed Kershaw (4-0-19-0) and Johnson (2-0-16-0) found the last 16 overs hard going. Harpenden declared on 202-3 off 41 overs a competitive score. Reed opened their reply with Garrott and Yates, Yates fell in the 2nd over for just 4 (7-1), Bill Mansfield joined Garrott and they took the score to 46 in the 10th when Mansfield top edged a ball from Cramer for 17. Ben Mansfield came to the wicket and found it difficult against the slower bowlers. He was bowled for just 1 (62-3). Garrott had reached 40 when he missed a straight one from Cramer and was bowled for 40 and when Johnson was trapped lbw to Croft for [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2016-07-06T08:17:16+01:00July 6th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: 4th XI v. Harpenden (SHPCL Regional Division B East)|Comments Off

Reed 1sts struggle against tight Chorleywood bowling

Chorleywood won the toss and inserted Reed on a wicket that was difficult to score on and then bowled extremely tightly. Reed lost James Heslam, William Heslam and Rob Lankester quickly and struggled to make early runs. After 29 overs Reed were hanging on at 58 for five, having also lost Tom Greaves and Chris Jackson, (22). However, Matt Sampson, (57), held firm and in company with first Sean Tidey, (23), and then Ed Wharton, (32), took Reed to 160, which at least gave them something to bowl at. In Reply, Chorleywood also struggled and after 18 overs were 55 for 4. However, Pendered, (50 n.o.), and Evans, (42), knuckled down for a further 31 overs to see Chorleywood home. Reed had their chances but could not hold them. The loss put Reed down to third place in the League, just one point below Luton Town & Indians. Next weekend, Reed host Stevenage in the League on Saturday and then on Sunday also host Sibton Park from Kent in the last 16 on the National Village Cup. A good crowd is expected, the bar will be open and a BBQ running. Report submitted by R.M. Robertson.

By Peter G. Baker|2016-07-04T17:51:17+01:00July 4th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: 1st XI v. Chorleywood (SHPCL Championship Division)|Comments Off

576 runs on a Sunday!! Who says cricket is dying?

Reed Sunday XI versus Hertford CC at Reed on Sunday 3rd July 2016. The sun shone on a warm Sunday afternoon at the Green when Hertford were asked to bowl first by Reed skipper, Rob Lankester. Extended to a 45-overs per side match, the Sunday XI openers negated that extra time by managing to score only 33 for 2 in the first 13 overs. Thereafter, the Braughing duo of Lankester and Tom Walsingham made hay whilst adding 136 for the 3rd wicket. Walsingham had scored 56 when he fell to Roger Kent in his second spell who eventually returned figures of 2 for 11 from 9 miserly overs. Meanwhile, the impressive Lankester continued to rack-up the boundaries. In one over he hit three sixes over straight-ish mid-on going from 87 to 105 them immediately retired. A completely unflustered innings followed by an unselfishly mature act from someone still at school. This left the stage set for Joe Graves and Owen Hughes to put-on an unbroken 77 in the final 9 overs when the Reed innings closed on 290 for 5. Graves made 44 and Hughes 33. After the usual sumptuous tea, Hertford’s opening pair of Stuart Barker and Max Lawrence demonstrated how easy-going the Reed pitch was and maintained a run-rate of 6.5 an over as they passed 200 in the 31st over. The introduction of Tom Walsingham with his re-modelled action at the Village Hall end had an immediate effect. Enticing Barker into leaving a non-turner that took middle and off, the left-hander departed for a super 125. Lankester then attacked from the pavilion end and the tiring Lawrence, (who had already played a Herts Colts match that morning), was bowled for a controlled [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2016-07-04T10:02:31+01:00July 4th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: Sunday XI v. Hertford|Comments Off

Reed ease into the last 16 of the National Village Cup

Reed took on the challenge of facing previous finalists Findon at the Green on Sunday in the last 32 of the National Village Cup. Reed skipper Tom Greaves was pleasantly surprised when he abnormally lost the toss and was invited to bowl after a week of heavy rain. Reed opened up with Karl Ward (9-3-26-3) and Mitchell Cooper (9-0-41-3) both looking to take advantage of the beneficial conditions early on. However Findon opener Bridson had other ideas scoring a quick fire 22 immediately putting the hosts under pressure. However with his bullish style of play there was always going to be chances and Cooper had him trapped bang in front in the fourth over. This then led to a flurry of wickets and Findon fell to 49-6 after their promising start. Reed then failed to capitalize on this strong position and Findon cautiously limped their way to 142 with Manser (39 n.o.) and Smith (36) providing the resistance. This was helped by some tight bowling from Greaves (9-3-29-0), Martin (8-1-27-0) and Fitzgerald (5-1-18-1). This left Reed requiring 143 for a place in the last 16. After losing an early wicket against the new ball Reed never looked in too much trouble with the inform William Heslam (20) and the talented youngster Rob Lankester (26) removing the early pressure. Heslam was then removed after miscuing a drive to mid-wicket which bought the ever reliable Chris Jackson (20) to the crease. Lankester was dismissed not long after and which allowed skipper Greaves (16) to provide the crowd with some entertainment with a quick cameo. Jackson and Greaves were then dismissed in quick succession leaving Reed under pressure at 89-5 still needing 54 to win. Village Cup veterans [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2016-12-27T13:11:22+00:00June 30th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: 1st XI, NVC|Comments Off

Berkhamsted show why they are top of the table.

Reed travelled to Berkhamsted on a day where the weather was always a threat. On winning the toss, Reed opted to field, with the ever-present danger of rain. Berko set about posting a big total with opener Debonnaire quickly moving to 49. Reed struggled to contain the run rate however Ian Roberts (14-1-70-4) ensure Reed stayed in the game, taking wickets with crafty bowling. Matt Bowles (8-0-61-3) used variable flight and spin to pick up wickets, however the home side were determined to push for runs, with Preedy (51), Hopcroft (58) and Govoor-Jackeson (30*) all contributing. Berkhamsted declared on 235-8 having used just 35 overs. Reed looked comfortable as they began their reply, however the home side began to pick up wickets as Rob Willoughby (10) and Rhodri Hughes (17) were caught. Marcus Baker (23) batted aggressively but was claimed by Mason (8-0-37-2) with Mike Robertson (2) quickly following. The real heroes of the innings were Peter Baker (27) and Matt Bowles (40*) who batted with great temperament keeping the visitors in with a chance of victory. When Baker was caught off the bowling of Wright (11-4-20-4) it spelled the end for Reed, as the last few wickets fell for very few runs leaving the visitors 138-10 from 43 overs. Report submitted by Michael Robertson.

By Peter G. Baker|2016-12-27T13:11:23+00:00June 28th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: 3rd XI v. Berkhamsted (SHPCL Division 8A)|Comments Off

Tewin set Two-Two-Two to Win!

Reed 4th XI v Tewin 2nd XI: Saturday 25th June 2016 at Freman Oval. Reed Fours welcomed Tewin Seconds to the Freman Oval looking to fight back after two consecutive League defeats. Tewin won the toss and elected to bat on a favourable looking pitch, despite the rain of earlier in the week. Reed opened with Neil Haslam (Buntingford End) and 15-year-old Sam Karr (Reed End). Both bowlers struck a good line immediately and the Tewin opening pair of Taylor and Hill found runs hard to come by. At ten overs Tewin were only on 33 for 0, Karr’s first spell of 6-1-22-0 was superb as he bowled with great shape away from the bat. The wily veteran Haslam continued with his variety of huge late in swing, the occasional piece of away swing as well as extracting a considerable amount of bounce from a good length. He bowled his quota of overs straight through with figures of 12-1-33-0, commendable on the batsman friendly Freman pitch. Tewin crawled to 86 for 0 of off 26 overs, a pace more suited to four-day cricket. Reed at last made a breakthrough in the 29th over as Martin Johnson (10-5-32-2) had Hill caught behind by skipper Bowman for 48. Taylor who had been quiet for almost 30 overs upped the ante and he took a liking to the bowling of Johnny Adams (7-0-72-0), the run rate increased. Johnson captured his second wicket as he forced Stannard into lobbing the ball to John Kershaw at silly mid-on for just 6, Tewin were now 127-2. Taylor now looked to post a challenging score in the last ten overs, good placement and strong hitting upped the run rate to above 5 [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2016-06-28T08:28:53+01:00June 28th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: 4th XI v. Tewin (SHPCL Regional Division B East)|Comments Off

Rain versus Cricket results in a draw for the 1st XI

Rain was the only winner in the 1st XI game against Luton Town and Indians. Thursday’s deluge, which seeped under the covers, had made the pitch treacherous, despite the best efforts of the groundsman and when Tom Greaves lost the toss, Reed knew they were in for a torrid couple of hours. After 35 overs with 60 on the board for the loss of 3 wickets their worst fears were confirmed. To make matters worse, William Heslam 30, the only batsman who had made a significant score, became the first of four needless run outs. After lunch, however, the wicket had dried out and the demons were gone. As a result, Richard Wharton and especially Sean Tidey turned the tide, the latter hitting the leg spinner for 3 consecutive sixes in his 21 ball 31. With the hosts running out of overs, Wharton carried on the charge finishing on 58 not out, despite the niggardly spin of Mohammed Irshan (20-6-41-3). Those other 3 run outs, however, limited Reed to 169 with one ball of their 60 overs remaining. Luton prospered on the, by now, benign pitch and had raced to 90-3, but the weather had one more trick up its sleeve as rain caused a 40 minute delay, which left them 17 overs in the last hour to win the game. Ed Wharton (13-4-38-3) and Tom Greaves (15-6-39-3) cashed-in as Reed held their catches and Luton lost four quick wickets. The tail resisted stoutly though and on 127-7 they had the consolation of securing a winning draw thanks to their superior run rate. Report submitted by Peter Wholley.

By Peter G. Baker|2016-06-26T10:39:41+01:00June 26th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: 1st XI v. Luton Town and Indians (SHPCL Championship Division)|Comments Off

Colts News

Reed's Under 12s had the measure of Letchworth Garden City's youngsters this week. Sam Osborne (30 not out) and Ross Gardner (17) were the major contributors in Reed's 97 for 6. Letchworth were 72 all out thanks to Adam Gardner recording figures of 3 for 11, and Jack Beber 2 for 12. Reed won by 25 runs.

By Peter G. Baker|2016-06-23T16:40:33+01:00June 23rd, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: U12 Colts v. Letchworth Garden City|Comments Off